Time: 1pm to 2pmNow in its seventh year, the Academy is the only course in the world that guarantees writers the opportunity to work on prime time television. Established by BBC Controller of Drama Production, John Yorke, its aim is to create a pool of writing talent to work on some of BBC One's best-loved and most popular shows: EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City and Doctors.

John Yorke, BBC Controller of Drama Production and course tutor says: "Over the last five years, with the help of some of the best people in the industry– including: Richard Curtis (Notting Hill), Russell T Davies (Doctor Who), Tony Jordan (EastEnders, Life On Mars), Jimmy McGovern (The Street), Barbara Machin (Casualty, Waking The Dead), Peter Bowker (Occupation) and leading directors such Dearbhla Walsh (Shameless, The Tudors, Little Dorrit).

You can apply for the Writers Academyfrom Monday11thApril until Wednesday 5 May. Creativity, talent and a passion for telling stories are essential criteria for those applying. Applicants must have had at least one professional commission in television, theatre, radio or film.

Details on how to apply can be found at bbc.co.uk/jobs.Ceri Meyrick is a development producer who works alongside John Yorke and will be here to tell you more and answer your questions.

Places will be limited so let us know early if you want to come along.